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Methane matters. Here's how we can reduce it.

Agricultural activities are major emitters of methane. But smart changes in how we produce food can reduce emissions – and its impact – quickly.

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6 lessons learned from a decade of climate adaptation

Since 2012, IFAD’s flagship climate finance fund has been bridging the climate adaptation gap. Let’s take a look at some of the critical lessons we’ve learned.

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Bringing global finance to rural development

The path towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals has never seemed more precarious. Find out how IFAD is using private investment to secure prosperity and sustainable development for the world’s poorest communities.

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What are Public Development Banks? Your questions answered

Public Development Banks are a crucial but often underappreciated force driving global change for the better. As the world confronts compounding crises, we deep dive into PDBs and why they matter for rural people.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

Publication

IFAD Impact Report 2023

The Impact Report 2023 shows how rural development projects financed by the proceeds of IFAD’s sustainability bonds will support over 8 million rural people around the world.

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Press release

28 November 2024

IFAD’s Impact Report 2023: Supporting 8 million rural people through sustainable bonds

IFAD is set to impact the lives of over 8.1 million people in the world’s most vulnerable farming communities through new agricultural projects, which will be funded by US$344 million raised through sustainability bonds issued by IFAD in 2022 and 2023, as highlighted in the organization’s Impact Report 2023 released today.

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Event

02 - 13 December 2024

IFAD at Desertification COP16

At COP16, IFAD will champion investments and initiatives that generate positive outcomes for land, ecosystems and rural communities.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Countries in which IFAD operates

Loans and grants provided to date

US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Interested in investing with us?

IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

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